DAY 01
NJP → Dhotrey
Drive to Dhotrey and settle in at a local lodge before the trail begins.
4–5 hrs by carNight: Lodge, Dhotrey
DURATION7 nights · 8 days
HIGHEST POINTSandakphu · 3,636 m
PRICE₹12,000 per person
THE ROUTE
NJP → Dhotrey → Tonglu → Kalipokhri → Sandakphu → Thakum → Sabarkum → Phalut → Gorkhey → Bhareng
- Sandakphu at 3,636 m
- Sunset and sunrise at Sandakphu
- Final mountain night at Eden Homestay
BEFORE YOU GO
A full traverse of the Singalila ridge, linking high viewpoints and mountain stopping places before descending to Eden Homestay in Gorkhey. This route meets the car at Bhareng; ask in advance if you prefer to leave via Srikhola.
Season: Oct–Nov for clear mountain panoramas · Mar–May for rhododendron blooms
Vehicle transfers and a porter are not included in the listed trek price.
DAY BY DAY
The journey, step by step.
8 days on the route
DAY 02
Dhotrey → Tonglu
Walk through forest to Tonglu for the first trail night.
About 6 km3–4 hrsForest trailNight: Tonglu
DAY 03
Tonglu → Kalipokhri
A longer walk brings you to Kalipokhri and its dark lake.
About 13 km6–7 hrsNight: Kalipokhri (Black Lake)
DAY 04
Kalipokhri → Sandakphu
Climb to Sandakphu, with separate places for sunset and sunrise views.
About 6 km4–5 hrsSandakphu · 3,636 mNight: Sandakphu
DAY 05
Sandakphu → Thakum
Continue along the ridge toward Thakum, where shelter and water are limited.
About 6 km3–4 hrsLittle shelter and little waterNight: Thakum (Thokum)
DAY 06
Thakum → Sabarkum → Phalut
The long day to Phalut includes a lunch stop at Sabarkum (Sabar Gram).
About 14 km5–6 hrsNight: Phalut
DAY 07
Phalut → Gorkhey
Descend mostly downhill from Phalut to the river village and a night at Eden.
About 15 km5–6 hrsMostly downhillNight: Eden Homestay, Gorkhey
DAY 08
Gorkhey → Bhareng → NJP
Walk about two kilometres to Bhareng, then drive onward to NJP.
About 2 km walk
FROM A LITTLE DAYDREAM TO A REAL JOURNEY